From 33 to 12 hours, 14 to 6: Vande Bharat, roads cutting travel time drastically

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What happened

Across bridges, tunnels, expressways and railways, projects are replacing long detours, difficult terrain and slower routes with more direct connections.

Key facts

  • Reported by Times of India and published Thu, 24 Sep 2026 12:14:30 UTC.

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